One of the most popular and well-known waltzes of all time. The waltz starts with shimmering violins and a French horn spelling out the familiar waltz theme, rising briefly into a loud passage, then proceeding quickly to the core of the song. Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Johann II Strauss

Composed in 1888 to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of the accession to throne of his monarch, Emperor Franz Josef who commissioned the waltz in order to celebrate the progress of Vienna and the prosperity of Austria and its colonies in the Balkan. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Period, Johann II Strauss

Composed in 1867 for the Viennese Physician's Ball, starts out somewhat dark and dramatic, then turns elegant and sweet, then starts the 3/4 time swirling common in waltz format, Instrumental, Classical Music, Romantic Period, Johann II Strauss